[Mook Book Culture] Masters of the Century: Secret Realm Fantasia Box Set

*Journey to the Center of the Earth* A German geology professor, Otto Lidenbrock, unexpectedly obtains an ancient book written in runes. His nephew, Axel, deciphers its contents, uncovering a world-shattering revelation: someone has traveled to the Earth's core and returned safely! What lies within the planet's heart? An intense curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge compel the uncle and nephew to journey to Iceland, guided by clues, where they meet the intelligent and brave guide, Hans. Steep and perilous Icelandic mountains, intricate tunnels within a volcano, the life-threatening scarcity of water, the panic of being separated, the vastness of an underground sea, fierce battles between marine beasts... How many surprises and thrills will this expedition bring? Will they reach the Earth's core? What challenging predicaments will they encounter along the way? How will the trio safely return to the surface? *Around the World in Eighty Days* Mr. Phileas Fogg, a meticulous English gentleman, lives a life governed by precision, his mastery of time as exact as a clockwork mechanism. But this time, Mr. Fogg is different. He wagers his entire fortune at his club, betting that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days! In the 19th century, without the convenience of airplanes, Mr. Fogg must rely on his impeccable sense of timing to meticulously plan his route. Trains, steamships, paddle steamers, and even elephants! Various modes of transport are brought into play. However, the journey is not without its trials. Violent storms at sea, a daring rescue of a lady from a sacrificial ritual, a court accusation by Indian Brahmins, a train robbery by Native Americans, the mysterious disappearance of his servant Passepartout... Can Mr. Fogg overcome these adversities, successfully crossing Europe, Africa, Asia, and America? Or will he exceed the eighty-day limit, lose all his wealth, and fail in his endeavor? *The Forest Chronicle* What we overlook, he has written down for us. The Russian writer Vitaly Bianchi, with his keen observation and gentle prose, brings to life the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter in the forest, revealing a fascinating natural world. How does the domineering and cunning cuckoo monopolize the love of its foster parents? What natural wonder is an elephant in the sky? Why does a mother rabbit always feed other creatures' young? Many more rich and engaging natural insights await your discovery here! *The Wind in the Willows* Summoned by nature, the Mole ventures out of his home for the first time. He encounters his caring friend the Rat, the gentle elder Badger, and the fiery Toad. Together, the Mole and his friends experience the changing seasons along the banks of the River Willow. From thrilling expeditions into the dark, mysterious Wild Wood to daring prison escapes and encounters with the mysterious and kind Pan, every day brings something new and exciting. What adventures await them tomorrow?